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Join Us for These Fun Jefferson, Texas Events

Events, festivals, goings-on… there’s always something to do in Jefferson! When you stay at our Inn in East Texas, just ask our great innkeepers what is happening in the area.

Every January, the Pulpwood Queens book club brings famous authors to town for their Girlfriend Weekend Festival, where participants dress up for the theme of the year, enjoy some activities such as a meal served to your table by an author, book readings by the author, book signing, and a ball. Don’t miss this very creative festival — you’ll have the time of your life.The Annual Pilgrimage in the Spring has been running for some 64 years; during this time, many of the Historic homeowners open their doors for visitors to enjoy. People flock to Jefferson to behold these houses that were built in the 1800s and lovingly restored by the owners over the years. Most owners believe keeping the homes true to their historic roots is preferable to updating completely.Battle of Port Jefferson Civil War reenactment is the largest in the state of Texas. Come to relive what could have happened here in 1864. During this weekend-long event in May, you’ll find a parade, Grand ball where you’ll be transported to the late 1800s where everyone is attired in period clothing, and skirmishes around the downtown streets.For a more complete Calendar of Events, we try to keep you updated with a list of activities below.

Spring in Jefferson TX is one of the best times of the year to get out in the fresh air. Walking in downtown Jefferson offers many delights for your senses; you’ll walk past historic homes becoming lovelier by the day with spring flowers opening and smell their fresh fragrances. The leaves on the trees begin to unfurl into green canopies shading the streets. So grab you walking shoes and get outside to a nice stroll through town.[Read Details…]

For more detailed information please visit my blog here or the Marion County Chamber of Commerce website.

Summer in East Texas is warm and wonderful. Jefferson is nestled between two lakes; Lake O the Pines and Caddo Lake, each with varying activities for the summertime. If you’ve got a boat, Kayak or Canoe either of the lakes or even along the Bayou would be a fantastic place for some boating around Jefferson.

In town you’ll find many, many gorgeous front yards lining the streets loaded with roses and other flowers filling the air with heady aromas. Plus there are plenty of huge old trees shading much of town which makes for relaxing strolls holding hands with your sweetheart.

Some events here in downtown are indoor activities so you can enjoy cool air-conditioning during the hot days.

July 2019 July 4, 2019 Jefferson Salutes America(Yes it is on July 4th) July 4, 2018 WTW at Auntie Skinner’s Artisan Show at Made in the Shade July 20, 2018 Jefferson Cruise Night July 21, 2018 Enoch’s Stomp White Grape Stomp

Fall in Jefferson brings cooler weather and an abundance of autumn colors to the landscape. Here in the Piney Woods we have some of the most gorgeous leaf colors around, after the heat of summer the days are crisper and much more enjoyable for hiking, biking, strolling, boating and fishing. Most of all are the many events that year after year call Jefferson Texas home.

Christmas time in Jefferson Texas begins with the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Lion’s Park, followed by the annual Christmas Candlelight tour of homes. The Historic Jefferson Foundation has put together a tour of homes nostalgically decorated for the season, ranging from the Victorian to the mid 1900’s-era houses. Tickets allow you to visit each home on the tour and glimpse the preservation results the owners so lovingly attain in their homes.

The February Mardi Gras Upriver is a three-day festival complete with the purple, green, and gold-beaded necklaces. Who needs to travel downriver to New Orleans for the best Mardi Gras Festival around? Join the whole town for the parade, live music on stage, and parties galore.Our July 4th Independence Day extravaganza is jam packed with plenty of family fun! The gazebo in the Ostott Park is all dressed up for the event with flags and buntings galore. Here you’ll relax to watch a children’s parade and enjoy a homemade ice cream tasting, a dessert auction, live music, a ducky race, and to top it all off — a fireworks extravaganza by the river.